Lightly raced hurdler can take advantage of drop in class

Credit: Edward Whitaker

3.25 Market Rasen
1pt win at 9-2 generally

Little went right for Earlofthecotswolds during the early and middle stages of a 0-130 handicap hurdle at Wincanton last month, but he still held every chance approaching the second-last.

Dropped 2lb after that initial venture into handicap company and down into 0-120 grade, the lightly raced son of Axxos looks well worth backing.

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Published on 5 February 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:14, 5 February 2019

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